Student Advisory Board

UNC Pembroke Student Affairs Student Advisory Board (SASAB)

The Student Affairs Student Advisory Board is a team of approximately 20 current, engaged student leaders reflecting the diversity of UNC Pembroke student body. This Board is responsible for providing strategic input to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs Administration. They also share ideas, thoughts, and concerns and offer another voice to Student Affairs on current issues affecting students and its mission of providing transformational opportunities for students. The Board meets at least monthly with Student Affairs administrators as well as other top University officials to discuss various issues related to both the University and the town of Pembroke. The meetings are hosted by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

SASAB Goals:

To give constructive feedback about Student Affairs programs, services, and new initiatives.

To assist Student Affairs in identifying strengths to build upon and areas in which to improve.

To assist in the marketing efforts of Student Affairs through innovative techniques including social media.

To facilitate and promote interaction amongst the student body.

To assist Student Affairs in gaining information about developing interventions for under-engaged students.

To assist Student Affairs in creating a sense of specialness about being a student at UNCP.

Membership

Members serve no more than a two-year term at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

SASAB membership is open to all UNC Pembroke undergraduate and graduate students. Membership is open regardless of race, national orientation, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, handicap, color, and marital status. Although students may self-nominate, most of the membership will be appointed by the SGA President and the Academic Deans. Additional, memberships will include representation from the Student Representatives to the Board of Trustees, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Residential Housing Council, Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Native American Student Organization, and Graduate Student Organization.

Ex officio members of the Board may include the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Directors in Student Affairs, or UNCP alumni.

SASAB will meet six or seven times a year during the noon hour. Lunch will be provided by Student Affairs.

The qualifications are as follows:

Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA;

Students must work effectively with a diverse group of individuals and maintain flexibility;

Students must attend regularly scheduled meetings;

Students must maintain a professional demeanor; and,

Students must show remarkable leadership skills in their respective departments or organization.

Some incentives for serving on the Student Affairs Student Advisory Board are as follows:

Name: Kristin Leigh-Ann Craddock

Interests: I love to spend time with my friends and family. I am a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha here at UNCP, and I love my organization and my sisters with all of my heart. Other UNCP Organizations:I am Panhellenic President, and I absolutely love working with all of Panhellenic, as well as other Greek Life. I am also currently the Criminal Justice Club secretary.

Name: Bryana Ferguson

Interest: Community Service, Traveling, Spending time with family and friends and learning new things.Other UNCP Organizations: Brave Reads Tutoring Program, Brave Impact Mentoring Program, Community and Civic Engagement, National Council for Negro Women, Chinese Club, University Marshals.

Name: Kelly Spainhour

Name: Tatiana Reed

Email: tr0012@bravemail.uncp.eduClassification: JuniorMajor: Business Administration - Concentration in Entrepreneurship and International Business and Minor in SpanishHometown: Lumberton, NC

Interests: I love the Lord, my family and being in a position to have a positive influence on the younger generation and also building up my University. I also enjoy Forever 21 and all things Real Estate. Other UNCP Organizations: President of RHA (Residence Hall Association), Vice President of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), Brave Impact Mentor, SGA Senator, Greener Coalition and I am boss.

Name: Shymel T. Jackson

Interests: Music, Traveling, basketball and achieving all the goals I have set for myself while still enjoying life. Other UNCP Organizations: Association of Campus Entertainment (ACE), University Chorale, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Impact.

Name: Biruk Kassaw

Email: bk0011@bravemail.uncp.eduClassification: SeniorMajor: Double Major in Business Management & Finance: Minor in Political ScienceHometown: Ethiopia and Washington, DC

Interests: I enjoy going on trips and trying new things. I am considered an adrenaline junky because I like skydiving, ziplining, etc. I am also interested in giving back to the Community.Other UNCP Organizations: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People – (N.A.A.C.P.), Student Government Association, (SGA), Community & Civic Engagement, (C.C.E.), Literacy Commons, and Making A Difference Everywhere, (MADE).

Name: Jack Slavin

Interests: I have a big interest in baseball as this is my love & passion but I also have a big interest in academics and how important academics are to succeed. I enjoy listening to music, mostly country.Other UNCP Organizations: Student Athlete Advisory Community (SAAC), the Literacy Commons and UNCP Baseball.